Is the training under AMC M.A.707(a)(1) required to be internal or can it be external?

The training can be internal or external, as long as it is supported by evidence.

What is the source document for the AMC M.A.707(a)(1) content?

The source is ED Decision 2016/011/R.

For aircraft other than balloons, what is the MTOM threshold above which the formal training definition applies?

For any other aircraft, other than balloons, the threshold is above 2 730 kg MTOM.

AMC M.A.707(a)(1) Airworthiness review staff

Q: Which aircraft are covered by the definition of formal aeronautical maintenance training in AMC M.A.707(a)(1)?

The definition covers all aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 and any other aircraft, other than balloons, above 2 730 kg MTOM.

Q: What subjects must be included in formal aeronautical maintenance training under AMC M.A.707(a)(1)?

The training must include: relevant parts of initial and continuing airworthiness regulations; relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures, if applicable; the organisation's continuing airworthiness management exposition; knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a formalised training course; and maintenance methods.

Q: What is the minimum level required for the formalised training course on aircraft types under AMC M.A.707(a)(1)?

The courses should be at least at a level equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation.

Q: Who can provide the formalised type training course mentioned in AMC M.A.707(a)(1)?

The course could be imparted by a Part-147 organisation, by the manufacturer, or by any other organisation accepted by the competent authority.

Q: Does AMC M.A.707(a)(1) require training on operational requirements for all aircraft?

No, training on relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures is required only if applicable.

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ED Decision 2016/011/R

For all aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 and for any other aircraft, other than balloons, above 2 730 kg MTOM, formal aeronautical maintenance training means training (internal or external) supported by evidence on the following subjects:

- Relevant parts of initial and continuing airworthiness regulations.

- Relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures, if applicable.

- The organisation’s continuing airworthiness management exposition.

- Knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a formalised training course. These courses should be at least at a level equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation and could be imparted by a Part-147 organisation, by the manufacturer, or by any other organisation accepted by the competent authority.

‘Relevant sample’ means that these courses should cover typical systems embodied in those aircraft being within the scope of approval

- Maintenance methods.

Details

Source-Title: AMC M.A.707(a)(1) Airworthiness review staff View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-918 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Continuing airworthiness management, Airworthiness review certificate (ARC)

Aircraftuse: Used by licensed air carrier (LAC), Used by private operator or for limited operations, Used for commercial operations other than by licensed air carrier (LAC), or commercial approved training organisation (ATO)

Aircraftcategory: Complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA), Non-complex motor-powered aircraft (non-CMPA)

Applicabilitydate: 18 December, 2015

Entryintoforcedate: 18 December, 2015

Keywords: Training

Registrystate: EU-registered

Regulatedentity: Continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO)

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2015/029/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-M, Part-M Subpart G

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: M.A.707(e) Records of airworthiness review staff

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR